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**BILBONDER** · 12-23-2011, 01:57 AM

JadeRabbit

It seems that most answers suggest that trying to practice more than one tradition at a time could lead to confusion. I found Buddhism in Thailand and have followed Theravada Buddhism for more than 30 years. I have kept to this tradition as it is simple for me. When I read about other branches of Buddhism I cannot understand why they seem to be so far removed from the Pali teachings which is what Theravada Buddhism does. I have found some other traditions hardly mention the Buddhas teachings, only quoting the leader of their sect. I have been interested in the Thai Forest Tradition and am a member of one of the monasteries which I hope to visit next year and live there for some time, particularly during the rainy season, which would possibly allow me to ordain for that period of time which happens in Thailand.

Go for whatever you want and best wishes whatever you do.

Peace

Gerry

12-23-2011, 01:57 AM	#9
BILBONDER Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	JadeRabbit It seems that most answers suggest that trying to practice more than one tradition at a time could lead to confusion. I found Buddhism in Thailand and have followed Theravada Buddhism for more than 30 years. I have kept to this tradition as it is simple for me. When I read about other branches of Buddhism I cannot understand why they seem to be so far removed from the Pali teachings which is what Theravada Buddhism does. I have found some other traditions hardly mention the Buddhas teachings, only quoting the leader of their sect. I have been interested in the Thai Forest Tradition and am a member of one of the monasteries which I hope to visit next year and live there for some time, particularly during the rainy season, which would possibly allow me to ordain for that period of time which happens in Thailand. Go for whatever you want and best wishes whatever you do. Peace Gerry
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